Language Arts & Disciplines

Erudite, witty and often controversial, The London Review of Books informs and entertains its readers with a fortnightly dose of the best and liveliest of all things cultural.This anthology brings together some of the most memorable pieces from recent...

This book contains over 130 short activities for the language classroom: some are well-tried favourites clearly restated; others are new ideas or variations. The activities can be used to support learners with particular aspects of language, help...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780063337718Author Terry SzuplatFormat HardbackPage Count 352Imprint Harper BusinessPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams) 431gDimensions(mm)...

Providing plenty of practice questions for children to work through, this English skills book helps to build confidence and improve English skills at Key Stage 2. Children can use this book at home for SATS revision, and to build on topics covered in the...

The first Okinawan language textbook written for English-speakers, Basic Okinawan: From Conversation to Grammar is a groundbreaking work that will help students develop conversational skills and build a solid foundational understanding of the language's...

The Level 4 Biff, Chip and Kipper Stories, written by Roderick Hunt and illustrated by Alex Brychta, provide a rich story context to help develop language comprehension and decoding skills. Stories, More Stories A, More Stories B and More Stories C help...

'Be short, be simple, be human.'When Sir Ernest Gowers first wrote Plain Words, it was intended simply as a guide to the proper use of English for the Civil Service. Within a year, however, its humour, charm and authority had made it a bestseller. Since...

We live in a world increasingly defined by systemic, deepening and compounding crises. They threaten not only future human existence but also the planetary web-of-life. With the help of academics, creative practitioners and activists, this book explores...

How to be a Poet is the brainchild of poet Jo Bell and editor Jane Commane. As a natural follow-on to the 52 Project of 2014, this book aims to help poets taking the next step in developing, working and participating in the wider creative community as a...

We were all taught the fundamentals of writing well in school. But how do we write effectively in today's hyper-interactive world? When The Elements of Style and On Writing Well were published in 1959 and 1976, the internet hadn't been invented. Since...

The 'long twelfth century' (1075-1225) was an era of seminal importance in the development of the book in medieval Europe and marked a high point in its construction and decoration. This comprehensive study takes the cultural changes that occurred during...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781944936204Author K M WeilandFormat PaperbackPage Count 340Imprint PenforaswordPublisher PenforaswordWeight(grams) 395gDimensions(mm) 216mm * 140mm * 18mm

Join a friendly mechanic for a day working on a research base and out on the ice. Learn about the challenges of surviving in the Antarctic, explore the incredible landscape and meet the local wildlife, as you discover all the amazing and important...

Understanding Photojournalism explores the interface between theory and practice at the heart of photojournalism, mapping out the critical questions that photojournalists and picture editors consider in their daily practice and placing these in context...

Are you considering a career in the world of publishing, or simply want to understand more about the industry? If so, The Publishing Business will take you through the essential publishing activities performed in editorial, rights, design, production,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781621384618Author Fr Roberto SpataroFormat PaperbackPage Count 142Imprint Angelico PressPublisher Angelico PressWeight(grams) 186gDimensions(mm) 216mm *...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781647800536Author John R TorranceFormat PaperbackPage Count 140Imprint High Performance MediaPublisher High Performance MediaWeight(grams)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780998641171Author Matthew AldrichFormat PaperbackPage Count 196Imprint LingualismPublisher Lingualism

In Authoring Autism M. Remi Yergeau defines neurodivergence as an identity-neuroqueerness-rather than an impairment. Using a queer theory framework, Yergeau notes the stereotypes that deny autistic people their humanity and the chance to define...

This dictionary is a comprehensive sourcebook for Klingon language and syntax, it includes fundamental grammar rules, words and expressions that illustrate the nature of the complex Klingon culture. It includes material from "Star Trek" and "Star Trek:...

The most enjoyable way to learn about a new culture is through its stories-especially when they're told in two languages!This book introduces 40 stories from the Philippines through bilingual Tagalog and English texts presented on facing pages. Paired...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781637440988Author M L HumphreyFormat PaperbackPage Count 320Imprint M.L. HumphreyPublisher M.L. HumphreyWeight(grams) 553gDimensions(mm) 235mm * 191mm *...

With contributions from seven of Mexico's finest journalists, this is reportage at its bravest and most necessary - it has the power to change the world's view of their country, and by the force of its truth, to start to heal the country's many sorrows...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781905913220Author Cath SmithPage Count 134Imprint Co-Sign CommunicationsPublisher Co-Sign CommunicationsDimensions(mm) 210mm * 148mm * 10mm

Exam Board: Non-SpecificLevel: KS1Subject: EnglishFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: June 2017The Skills Builders Year 2 Pupil Book includes 40 units of full colour activities, to help children gain a firm understanding of grammar, punctuation,...

The must-have Back to School dictionary for Year 10. The most up-to-date and information-packed dictionary of its size available. With spelling, grammar and pronunciation help, plus a practical writing guide, the Pocket Dictionary gives you...

The modern world is awash with data. The R Project is a statistical environment and programming language that can help to make sense of it all. A huge open-source project, R has become enormously popular because of its power and flexibility. With R you...

'Moving and inspiring, courageous and true: real art. Just reading her is pleasure' Amy Liptrot, author of The OutrunWhat happens when you realise that you must change your life?When - after years of hiding in routine, shrinking from opportunity, and...

This book presents a 'Traveller's Guide' to Deaf Culture, starting from the premise that Deaf cultures have an important contribution to make to other academic disciplines, and human lives in general. Within and outside Deaf communities, there is a need...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780060937232Author Jacques BarzunFormat PaperbackPage Count 288Imprint HarperCollins PublishersPublisher HarperCollins Publishers IncWeight(grams)...

Biff, Chip and Kipper Stories: Decode and Develop are exciting new titles in the Oxford Reading Tree series. The stories continue to provide storylines full of humour and drama, with familiar settings and characters. They also support children's...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781916168053Author Stephen BurrowsFormat PaperbackPage Count 70Imprint Bostin BooksPublisher Bostin Books

Is That a Fish in Your Ear? by David Bellos asks: how do we really make ourselves understood to other people? This funny, wise and life-affirming language book shows how, from puns to poetry, news bulletins to the Bible, Asterix to Swedish films,...

Colloquial Swahili: The Complete Course for Beginners has been carefully developed by an experienced teacher to provide a step-by-step course to Swahili as it is written and spoken today. Combining a clear, practical and accessible style with a...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781780717128Author Andrey TaranovFormat PaperbackPage Count 108Imprint T&p BooksPublisher T&p BooksWeight(grams) 113gDimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 6mm

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780877883326Author Carol PlueddemannFormat PaperbackPage Count 96Imprint Waterbrook Press (A Division of Random House Inc)Publisher Waterbrook Press (A...

Please note this title is suitable for any student studying: Exam Board: AQA Level: A Level Subject: French First teaching: September 2016 First exams: June 2018 This course delivers content to equip students with the grammar and structures...

This book presents a study of meaning relations, linking the philosophical tradition of conceptual analysis with recent theories and methodologies in cognitive semantics. Its main concern is the extent to which analyzing meaning relations between cognate...

Collins Primary Focus: Grammar and Punctuation Pupil Book 2 is aimed at ages 8+. Presented in a clear and colourful format, each grammar concept is supported by visual cues. Follow-up activities allow children to develop grammar and punctuation skills at...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9788128811876Author Krishna Gopal VikalFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Diamond Pocket BooksPublisher Diamond BooksDimensions(mm) 250mm * 200mm * 50mm